Football Preview: Columbia River Rapids vs. R.A. Long Lumberjacks
Columbia River has been away from home for three games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the R.A. Long Lumberjacks at 7:00 p.m.
Columbia River lost 29-7 to Woodland on Friday. The Rapids were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 23-0.
Meanwhile, R.A. Long entered their tilt with Hockinson on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They breezed by the Hawks at home to the tune of 47-14. That looming 47-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lumberjacks yet this season.
R.A. Long's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaxson Rivenes, who threw for 253 yards and four touchdowns while completing 82.6% of his passes, and also rushed for 36 yards and a touchdown. Tramayne Jenkins was another key player, picking up 153 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Columbia River's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for R.A. Long, their win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-1.
Everything came up roses for Columbia River against R.A. Long in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 45-13 victory. Does Columbia River have another victory up their sleeve, or will R.A. Long turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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